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Berkeley This Week
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Memorial Service for Meleia Willis-Starbuck at 11 a.m. at the Berkeley High Food Court. A memorial scholarship account has been set up in Meleia’s name for Berkeley High graduates interested in pursing work in social justice. Contributions can be sent to the Mechanics Bank, 2301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, 94704. Checks should be made payable to the Meleia Willis-Starbuck Memorial Fund.
Reduced City Services Today Call ahead to ensure programs or services you desire will be available. 981-CITY. www.cityofberkeley.info
Bearded Iris Rhizome Auction at 7:30 p.m. at 666 Bellvue Ave. Lakeside Park, Oakland. Free growing instruction and advice from experts. Sponsored by the Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society. 277-4200.
“Tigers Forever” with filmmaker Anthony Marr, followed by a talk on “Omniscientific Cosmology” at 7 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Donation $5.
Radical Politics and Folk Music with David Rovics, Robert Temple and Folk This! at 7 p.m. at AK Press, 674-A 23rd St., Oakland. Cost is $5. 208-1700. www.akpress.org
Activism Series with Gulf War Vet Dennis Kyne and Pat Sheehan of Gold Star Families for Peace at 7 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita. 528-5403.
Harry Potter Read-a-Thon A two-week program at the Jefferson School focusing on literacy and creative writing for children ages 6-13. 835-2215. www.teachacademy.org
Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, 1501 Walnut St. 527-6215.
Berkeley Chess Club at 8 p.m. at the East Bay Chess Club, 1940 Virginia St. Players at all levels are welcome. 845-1041.
Women in Black Vigil, from noon to 1 p.m. at UC Berkeley, Bancroft at Telegraph. wibberkeley@yahoo.com 548-6310, 845-1143.
Meditation, Peace Vigil and Dialogue, gather at noon on the grass close to the West Entrance to UC Berkeley, on Oxford St. near University Ave. Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. 655-6169. www.bpf.org
Kol Hadash Shabbat, nontheistic, Humanistic, with Rabbi Jay Heyman on “The Making of a Humanistic Rabbi, Part 2,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave. Please bring finger dessert to share for Oneg, and non-perishable food for the needy. 428-1492. info@kolhadash.org
Salsa Dancing at “The Beat” Dance Studio at 8:30 p.m. Lessons with Joseph Gallardo. 2560 9th St. at Parker. 472-2393 www.wildsalsanights.com
SATURDAY, JULY 23
Town Hall Meeting with Barbara Lee, Daniel Ellsberg, Bill Mitchell, and Steve Cobble at 11 a.m. at Grand Lake Theater, Oakland. 763-0370.
Kid’s Garden Club for ages 7-12 to explore the world of gardening, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Park. Cost is $5-$7, registration required. 525-2233.
Bearded Iris Rhizome Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rockridge Mall, Broadway at Pleasant Valley Rd., Oakland, near Starbuck’s. Free growing instruction and advice from experts. Sponsored by the Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society. 277-4200.
Vegetarian Cooking Class: Burgers and Backyard Bites at 10 a.m. at First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Wheelchair accessible. Sponsored by Compassionate Cooks. Cost is $35. Registration required. 531-COOK. www.compassionatecooks.com
Fundraiser for BayIT Help send at child to summer marine biology camp. Raffle and silent auction from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Ave. in the Berkeley Marina. 981-6720.
SpiritWalking at the Berkeley Warm Pool Ability to walk on land not necessary. Sat. from 10 to 11 a.m., to Aug. 11. Cost is $3.50 seniors/disabled, $5.50 others. Bring a towel and deck shoes. 526-0312. well-being@pacbell.net
Breast Not Bombs Parade for Peace Meet at noon at People’s Park for a walk to Cedar and Bonita to the Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. 848-1985.
Child Car Seat Check with the Berkeley Police Dept. from 10 a.m. to noon at the UC Garage on Addison at Oxford. 647-1111. www.habitot.org
Sushi Basics Learn the natural and cultural history of this ancient and healthy cuisine. You will prepare and taste many types of sushi. Parent participation required for children ages 8-10. Cost is adult, $35, senior $30, child age 8-12 $25. registration required. 636-1684.
Free Garden Tours at Regional Parks Botanic Garden Sat. and Sun. at 2 pm. Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Tilden Park. Call to confirm. 841-8732. www.nativeplants.org
Butterfly Gardening Learn what plants are important and how we can encourage butterflies to visit our garden, at 10 a.m. at Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave. 644-2351.
Walk Oakland...For Life Special events celebrate health, peace, and life at 11 a.m. throughout Oakland. To participate call 444-9655. www.walkoakland.org
Free Help with Computers at the El Cerrito Library to learn about email, searching the web, the library’s online databases, or basic word processing. Workshops held on Sat. a.m. at 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. Registration required. 526-7512.
Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour of the Produce Market and the Waterfront Warehouse District. Cost is $5-$10. For details call 763-9218. www.oaklandheritage.org
Walking Tour of Historic Oakland Churches and Temples Meet at 10 a.m. at the front of the First Presbyterian Church at 2619 Broadway. Tour lasts 90 minutes. For reservations call 238-3234. www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
NIAD Summer Art Sale, Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 551 23rd St., near Barrett Ave., Richmond. 620-0290. www.niadart.org
“Women Make it Happen” Luncheon with Brenda Knight, Oakland’s Woman of the Year for 1995 at 10 a.m. at Linen Life Gallery, 6635 Hollis St., Emeryville. Tickets are $39. For reservations call 776-4992.
Ohtani Summer Bazaar from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sun. noon to 6 p.m. at the Berkeley Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 1524 Oregon St. Food, children’s games and crafts. 843-6933.
“Women in Global Perspective” Benefit for the Supressed Histories Archives, with Luisah Teish, Matu Feliciano, and Julie Hammond, at 7:30 p.m. at Belladonna, 2436 Sacramento. Cost is $10-$30, sliding scale. www.supressedhistories.net
Books by the Bay Bay Area independent booksellers outdoor celebration of writers, books and bookstores, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco. www.booksbythebay.com
“True Stories of Travel with Man’s Best Friend” with editor Christine Hunsicker at 3 p.m. at RabbitEars, 303 Arlington Ave., Kensington. 525-6155.
“Creating Conditions for Peace” a symposium on Buddhist spiritual activism from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Graduate Theological Union, 2400 Ridge Rd. 655-6169, ext. 304. www.bfp.org
“East Meets West” Integrative Medicine Open House at AIMC, 2550 Shattuck Ave. To RSVP call 666-8248, ext. 106.
Car Wash Benefit for Options Recovery Services of Berkeley, held every Sat. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1744 University Ave. 666-9552.
SUNDAY, JULY 24
Pancake Breakfast on Board the Red Oak Victory Ship, moored in Richmond Harbor, Berth #6 off Canal Blvd. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6. 237-2933.
Berkeley Rocks, a Greenbelt Alliance hike that features volcanic rock formations. From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To register call 415-543-6771, ext. 321. www.greenbelt.org
Snake Secrets See a serpent up close and learn how they move, eat and age without wrinkles. At 1 p.m. at Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
Story Hour at 3 p.m. at the Tilden Nature Center, Tilden Park. 525-2233.
100 Years of Struggle A celebration of the IWW and the American Labor movement with readings by Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz, and music by Folk This! and Allegro Non Troppo at 7:30 p.m. at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost is $10. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour of Oakland’s first suburb and Preservation Park. Cost is $5-$10. 763-9218. www.oaklandheritage.org
Berkeley City Club free tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. The Berkeley City Club is located at 2315 Durant Ave. 848-7800.
Social Action Forum With Rita Maran, on recent developments at the United Nations, at 9:30 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington. 525-0302, ext. 306.
Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace Peace walk around the lake every Sun. Meet at 3 p.m. at the colonnade at the NE end of the lake. 763-8712. lmno4p.org
MONDAY, JULY 25
“Time Bomb” A documentary that spotlights America’s exploding national debt. Filmmaker John Ince will be present. At 7:30 p.m. at The Hillside Club. Cost is $5. Free for members. 527-0450.
Stress Less with Hypnosis A free seminar at 6:30 p.m. in Oakland. Registration required. 465-2524.
“Natural Advocacy in the Medical Labyrinth” with Ed Bauman, Director of Bauman College, at 10 a.m. at Elephant Pharmacy, 1607 Shattuck Ave. 549-9200.
Berkeley CopWatch organizational meeting at 8 p.m. at 2022 Blake St. Join us to work on current issues around police misconduct. 548-0425.
TUESDAY, JULY 26
Return of the Over-the-Hills Gang Hikers 55 years and older who are interested in nature study, history, fitness, and fun are invited to join us on a series of monthly excursions exploring our Regional Parks. Meets at 10 a.m. at Huckleberry Preserve on Skyline Blvd., Oakland. To register call 525-2233.
GPS Navigation with Steve Wood, REI guide, at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. If you own a GPS unit, please bring it. 527-4140.
Tuesday Tilden Walkers Join a few slowpoke seniors at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot near the Little Farm for an hour or two walk. 215-7672, 524-9992.
Community Family Dance from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Live Oak Park Recreation Center, 1301 Shattuck Ave. Cost is $5 per person or $10 per family. Sponsored by the Berkeley Folk Dancers. 841-1205.
Nick Barone Puppets with a cast of over twenty friendly dinosaurs dressed as cowboys at 7 p.m. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720, ext. 17.
Healthy Eating Habits and Hypnosis A free seminar at 6:30 p.m. in Oakland. Registration required. 465-2524.
Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MLK Student Union, UC Campus. 1-800-448-3543. www.BeADonor.com
Brainstormer Weekly Pub Quiz every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Pyramid Alehouse Brewery, 901 Gilman St. 528-9880.
Berkeley Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda. Share your digital images, slides and prints and learn what other photographers are doing. Monthly field trips. 548-3991. www.berkeleycameraclub.org
Buddhist Meditation Class at 7 p.m. at The Dzalandhara Buddhist Center. Cost is $7-$10. For directions and details please call 559-8183.
St. John’s Prime Timers meets at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave. We offer ongoing classes in exercise and creative arts, and always welcome new members over 50. 845-6830.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
“Artist Housing in West Berkeley” extended Public Comment at 6 p.m. at the Civic Arts Commission meeting at the West Berkeley Senior Center. For information contact Mary Ann Merker, 981-7533.
“Will the Governor’s November Election Sink California?” with speakers from teachers, aabor, activists and the Alliance for a Better California. At 1:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Sponsored by the Gray Panthers. 548-9696.
“Why We Can’t Allow Gaza to Fail” with Marcia Freedman at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St. Suggested donation $10, no one turned away. 848-0237.
Ernest Callenbach on the 30th Annniversary of “Ecotopia” at 7 p.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. 548-2220. www.ecologycenter.org
Insects for Kids A free class for children ages 5-10, at 9 a.m. at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave. www.barringtoncollective.org
Adventure Racing with Robyn Benincasa on her experiences competing around the world, at 7 p.m. at REI, 1338 San Pablo Ave. 527-4140.
Arab Women Film Festival “Umm Kulthum: A Voice Like Egypt” at 7:30 p.m. at La Pena Cultural Center. Donation $5. 849-2568. www.lapena.org
Latin American Working Class Film Fest at 7:30 p.m. at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland. Free, but donations accepted. 415-642-8066.
2005 Asthma Walk Kick-Off Luncheon, hosted by the American Lung Association of the East Bay at 11:45 a.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland. For reservations call 893-5474 ext. 237.
Sing your Way Home A free sing-a-long at 4:30 p.m. every Wed. at the Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave. 526-3720.
The Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club provides free instruction every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at 2270 Action St. 841-2174.
Walk Berkeley for Seniors meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Sea Breeze Market, just west of the I-80 overpass. Everyone is welcome, wear comfortable shoes. 548-9840.
Fresh Produce Stand at San Pablo Park from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the Frances Albrier Community Center. Sponsored by the Ecology Center’s Farm Fresh Choice. 848-1704. www.ecologycenter.org
Artify Ashby Muralist Group meets every Wed. from 5 to 8 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center, to plan a new mural. New artists are welcome. Call Bonnie at 704-0803.
Stitch ‘n Bitch Bring your knitting, crocheting and other handcrafts from 6 to 9 p.m. at Caffe Trieste, 2500 San Pablo Ave. 548-5198.
Berkeley Peace Walk and Vigil at the Berkeley BART Station, corner of Shattuck and Center. Sing for Peace at 6:30 p.m. followed by Peace Walk at 7 p.m. www.
geocities.com/vigil4peace/vigil
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Early Morning Bird Walk in Tilden. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Padre picnic site off South Park Drive to look for woodland birds.
Parenting Class: Baby Langugae and Brain Development, for new and expecting parents at 10 a.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave. Registration required. 658-7353.
Easy Does It Disability Assistance Board of Directors’ Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 1744A University Ave. Public is welcome. 845-5513. www.easyland.org
Nonprofits and Grantwriting Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave. freeskoolyes@yahoo.com
Steps to Buying Your Own Home at 7 p.m. at Shaw Properties, 400 45th St., Oakland. Includes the process of pre-approval for financing, including income requirements and credit issues, and finding a realtor. www.barringtoncollective.org
ONGOING
Halogen Torchiere Swap!!! California Youth Energy Services is offering an on-going Torchiere Swap. Swap your halogen torchiere for a brand new energy saving torchiere for only $15! Please call CYES at 665-1501, ext.10.
Summer Camps for Children offered by the City of Berkeley, including swimming, sports and twilight basketball, to August 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 981-5150, 981-5153.
Free Lunches for Berkeley Children Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Frances Albrier Center, James Kenney Center, MLK, Jr. Youth Services Center, Strawberry Creek, Washington School and Rosa Parks School. 981-5146.
Albany Summer Youth Programs including basketball, classes, bike trips and family activities. For information see www.albanyca.org/dept/rec.html
Bay Area Shakespeare Camp for ages 7 to 13, two week sessions through Aug., at John Hinkle Park. Cost is $395, with scholarships available. 415-422-2222. www.sfshakes.org
CITY MEETINGS
Parks and Recreation Commission meets Mon., July 25, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Virginia Aiello, 981-5158. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/parksandrecreation
Solid Waste Management Commission Mon., July 25, at 7 p.m., at North Berkeley Senior Center. Tania Levy, 981-6368. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/solidwaste
Citizens Budget Review Commission meets Wed., July 27, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-7041. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/
commissions/budget
Civic Arts Commission meets Wed., July 27, at 6 p.m. at the West Berkeley Senior Center. Mary Ann Merker, 981-7533. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commis-
sions/civicarts
Disaster Council and Fire Safety Commission meets Wed., July 27 at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 997 Cedar St. William Greulich, 981-5502. www.ci.berkeley.ca. us/commissions/disaster
Energy Commission meets Wed., July 27, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Neal De Snoo, 981-5434. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/energy
Planning Commission meets Wed., July 27, at 7 p.m., at the North Berkeley Senior Center. Janet Homrighausen, 981-7484. www.ci.berkeley. ca.us/commissions/planning
Police Review Commission meets Wed. July 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 981-4950. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/commissions/policereview
Zoning Adjustments Board meets Thurs., July 28, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers. Mark Rhoades, 981-7410. www.ci.ber-
keley.ca.us/commissions/zoning
